We have been laying low the last couple of days. Last night we took part in the weekly potluck at Bob's Bar, it was well attended. A couple more transient boats have come in, for a day or so we were the only transient boat in the harbour!
After studying the weather (winds and waves) this morning, Jorge and I decided it was time to move on. We cleared Customs and Immigration this afternoon. We are thinking of going to Big Sand Cay and "staging", still part of the TCI but about a 10 - 12 hour trip, outside the Caico Banks, on the way to the DR. Plan A is to stay there Friday night, Saturday and Saturday night. The winds are supposed to be light starting Sunday for about three days. We have a very ambitious plan of travelling all three days, skipping the DR and heading straight to Puerto Rico. That means doing the Mona Passage, the next big hurdle of water! We have spent the entire day with our noses in the computers, books and charts - planning. Of course there is always Plan B, C, etc. CS'ta Time is ready, full of fuel, water and food, just not sure of the crew (me). This is a HUGE undertaking as we have never been at sea for this long a stretch.
TCI police boat.
The V-drive reassembled and back in the boat.
The helping hand at the fuel dock.
CS'ta Time at the fuel dock at South Side Marina, TCI.
South Side Marina from the fuel dock.
If Plan A is carried out, the next blog will be from Puerto Rico in about five days' time. Wish us luck!
Jorge & Kim,
ReplyDeleteRichard and I wish you a safe sail to Puerto Rico; you'll have a great time there, but you are brave to do what you're doing; happy times, where ever you are!
Sara Cousineau